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UKRI - RE19151 - Inverted confocal microscope

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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04 Jun 2019 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract for the "Inverted Confocal Microscope" (Tender ID: RE19151) specifically classified under inverted microscopes. This award is part of a selective procurement method stemming from a framework agreement with APUC. The contract was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd, with a total value of £215,000. The contract period commences from 31st May 2019 and concludes on 31st May 2020. The equipment is to be delivered to the MRC - Laboratory of Molecular Biology, located in Cambridge (postal code CB2 0QH).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality imaging equipment or related technologies, particularly those that fall under the category of goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders as this award showcases sector growth for suppliers of scientific equipment. Companies with expertise in manufacturing, supplying, or servicing microscopes, as well as those offering complementary equipment and solutions in the research and innovation sector, should consider engaging further with UK Shared Business Services Limited to explore additional opportunities for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI - RE19151 - Inverted confocal microscope

Notice Description

Award Notice for the award of Inverted Confocal microscope for UK Research & Innovation via the APUC Framework LAB1015AP - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment Lot 1. This will be provided by Carl Zeiss Ltd and will be delivered to the MRC - Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a22274c-b1da-4cf9-8d17-d2847904c457
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d63706-b821-4023-8a85-c0e993647e69
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2019 - 31 May 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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